IASJ Articles
Welcome to Advocacy Matters, a monthly column where IASJ staff members will be publishing opinion pieces about current events, human rights, environmental issues, and corporate controversies. At IASJ, we believe that in the pursuit of social justice, advocacy matters. Advocates champion the cause of human rights and equitable economies for all. In this new monthly column, IASJ staff will share research and frontline news that informs our advocacy efforts and vision for corporate accountability. Stay tuned to IASJ’s social media and website for more articles from our staff.
Shifting Gears Part II: Labor Rights in the U.S. EV Transition
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fleshmanpix/8737252530 Catalyzed by new legislation, the transition to electric vehicle (EV) and EV battery manufacturing has gained significant traction in the US. The onshoring of EV and EV battery manufacturing has created new jobs in the US automotive industry, already one of the country’s largest, with an estimated 4.3 million employees. Of those, more […]
Tesla’s Shareholders Call to Prevent Child Labor and Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Requested report would specify if and how Tesla plans to implement supply chain tracing and concrete steps to ensure full supply chain transparency. ** Originally published on 2 May 2023 on As You Sow’s press release page ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Stefanie Spear, sspear@asyousow.org, 216-387-1609 BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA—MAY 2, 2023—Tesla shareholders will have the […]
As War Leads to More Orders, Weapons Makers Should Embrace Human Rights
Photo by Edgar Serrano on Unsplash * Originally published on Forum on the Arms Trade’s “Looking Ahead Blog” found here: https://www.forumarmstrade.org/blog/as-war-leads-to-more-orders-weapons-makers-should-embrace-human-rights by Aaron A. Acosta and Jeff Abramson 27 April 2023 In the coming month, shareholders at major U.S. defense manufacturers will again recommend that the companies consider human rights in their business decisions. This time, the companies should […]
Human Rights in the Value Chain
IASJ seeks to promote respect for human rights throughout corporate operations, including in owned and operated facilities and throughout their global supply chains. This work includes encouraging companies to assess human rights risks that are relevant to their operations and to adopt a Human Rights Policy that applies throughout their operations and is included in […]
Dow Commits to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
March 21, 2022 Chemical company Dow is committing to conduct an independent Racial Equity Audit of its operations, products, policies, and services. Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) will work with the company and independent auditor to address environmental justice, human rights, and racial equity concerns. The audit, expected to be published in 2023, will […]
IASJ Mission-Aligned Investing (MAI) Program Launch
March 9, 2021: Montclair, NJ – Recognizing Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) Affiliates’ legacy around fostering positive social and environmental impact, IASJ convened its first Affiliate Cohort meeting on March 9th to launch the Mission-Aligned Investing (MAI) program. The program aims to enable and empower IASJ’s Affiliates, which are faith-based institutional asset owners, to […]
3 Things Investors Should Consider as the Nuclear Weapon Ban Goes Into Effect
1. What is the Treaty and why it is relevant to investors After years of negotiations and rising calls for nuclear disarmament, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) finally entered into force on January 22, 2021. This legally binding treaty prohibits the development, testing, production, possession, use, and sale of nuclear weapons. […]
IASJ is Hiring- Associate Director Position
Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) is Hiring an Associate Director Position: Associate Director, Mission-Aligned Investing To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mary Beth Gallagher, Executive Director, at jobs@iasj.org and will be considered on a rolling basis. Summary of the Position The Associate Director will lead the design and implementation of a new […]
IASJ Stands in Solidarity With Racial Justice Protests
In light of recent racist incidents including the murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McCade, and George Floyd, Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) stands in solidarity with the ongoing protests, and is committed to take action on racial justice. As representatives of investors, IASJ recognizes and acknowledges that our country’s economy is rooted in structural […]
IASJ Encourages Companies to Focus on Equity & Justice in Covid-19 Response
Investors are concerned about the impacts of coronavirus on their investment portfolios, but also on communities, workers, and society. In this unprecedented moment, companies often find themselves balancing competing short-term and financial priorities with the well-being of their employees. In some instances, this has resulted in employees placed at risk of contracting coronavirus because they […]
